Much dissatisfaction is said to be still existing at Preston, Bolton, Burnley, and other parts of Lancashire, though not expressed by open acts of violence: numbers are out of employ, and those weavers that have

KENT.

H. Wright, esq. is elected Mayor of Faversham, and J. B. Matthews, esq. Mayor of Rochester.

Some mornings ago, 101 Southdown Sheep, were stolen from the grounds of Mr. John Miller, of Yalding. The thief drove them through London, and as far as Uxbridge, where he offered them for sale, and was detected.

The produce of Hops has far exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the planters. On one acre at Linton, there was grown the amazing quantity of fourteen bags, a circumstance unparalleled.

By the returns on the books of the Margate Harbour Company, it appears that 30,000 persons have paid the Pier Duties this season.

Green peas have been exposed for sale at Chatham for the last fortnight, at 3s. the peck.

Mushrooms are now selling at Maidstone, at ninepence per gallon.

Birth.] At Knowlton Court, the lady of Capt. H. D'Aeth, R. N. of a daughter.

Married.] At Godmersham, E. Rice, esq. of Dane Court, to the second daughter of E. Knight, esq. of Godmersham Park, and Chawton-House, in Hampshire.

At Ashford, Lieut. F. Hallowes, R. N. to Miss Haffenden, daughter of the late Mr. I. H. of Ashford.

Mr. T. Haffenden, surgeon, of Ashford, to Miss Smart, daughter of the late Capt. S. Engineer Department.

At Canterbury, Mr. G. Sharp, to Miss S. Stedman, both of Wincheap.

At Rochester, Mr. Hales, of the R. Navy, to Mrs. Cox.

At Kingston, Mr. John Sankey, jun. of Barham, to Miss Boys, daughter of Mr. J. Boys, of Kingston-Lodge.

Died.] In the Northgate Infantry Barracks, Canterbury, Capt. A. Mackintosh, of the 48th Regiment, of a disease contracted in the service of his country. He was a brave officer and a worthy man; and much esteemed by his friends and brother officers. At Margate, Mrs. Grant, wife of esq. of that town.

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Mr. John Patten, of the Stamp Office, Rochester, 24.

Mr. R. Strouts, school-master, many years a respectable inhabitant of St. Dunstan's, near Canterbury.

Suddenly, at Brompton, Mr. W. Watts, of the R. Navy, 64.

At Little Bounds, Mary, wife of S. J. Winthorp, M. D. 37.

A new Chapel, with the addition of a School for 800 children is building at Salford.

The Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester, lately held their first meeting of the present Session; when a paper by Dr. Jarroid was read, entitled "An enquiry whether a literary education be unfriendly to commercial habits." The paper created a very interesting discussion on its important subject; and the conclusion drawn, appeared to be in favour of bestowing liberal education on those who may be destined to commercial life.

J. B. Hollingshead, esq. is elected Mayor of Liverpool.

Married.] Mr. Wm. M'Kay, merchant, of Liverpool, to Ann, second daughter of H. Rowson, esq. of Prescot.

At Buxton, Mr. Samuel Stringer, of Manchester, to Mrs. Dawson, of Dunham, Cheshire.

At Manchester, Mr. Joseph Hurst, to Mrs. Wilkinson, both of Salford.

Mr. John Pearson, to the only daughter of Mr. J. Atkinson, of Plymouth-street.

Mr. T. Bestall, to Miss H. Moore, both of Salford.

Died.] At Lancaster, on the accouchement of her 13th child, aged 40, Mrs. Mason, wife of T. M. esq. of Lancaster, merchant.

At Warrington, T. Lyon, esq. for many years an active Magistrate of the counties of Lancaster and Cheshire.

Ann, wife of the Hon. and Rev. Thos. Monson, rector of Bedale, 55.

Mr. R. Dugdale, of Blackburn, steward to J. Feilden, esq. High Sheriff of this county, 56.

At Everton, aged 20, Sophia, youngest daughter of the late J. Mather, esq. At Manchester, Mr. Thomas Brough. Mr. Josiah Hoyle, Market-place; he has left a wife and seven small children.

Joseph, youngest son of the late Thos. Tipping, esq. of Arkwick.

Aged 38 years, after a few day's illness, Mary, the wife of Mr. G. Grundy, of Cheetham Hill, near Manchester: by her death a numerous offspring are deprived of a most affectionate parent.

The second son of Mr. S. Stanway, 18, of Manchester.

Aged 26, Mrs. Rider, wife of Mr. W. R. of Lower Byrom-street.

Mrs. Basnett, relict of D. B. esq. of Frodsham, late one of the Coroners for the county of Chester.

Jane Haywood, a member of the Society of Friends, 86.

1818.]

LEICESTERSHIRE.

Married.] At Leicester, Mr. W. Cooley, of Broughton, to Miss Mary Barlow, of Nottingham.

At Chaddesham, Mr. J. Briggs, of Long Clawson, to Miss Morley, eldest daughter of Mr. M. of the former place.

At Thornton, Mr. B. Sharp, of Bishop Wearmouth, to Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. Fox, of the former place.

Died.] At Loughborough, Mr. W. Cartwright, 19.

At Langham, Miss Kirk, 49, late of Bur

row.

LINCOLNSHIRE.

The poor inhabitants of the village of Barrow, have gathered as many mushrooms this season as have produced them 3001.

R. Turnhill, esq. is the new Mayor of Stamford.

In Lincolnshire, the agriculturists are sowing their stubble with rapeseed, which promises an abundant crop of spring food for sheep, &c.

Married.] The Rev. G. Quilter, M. A. Vicar of Canwick, to the second daughter of G. C. Julius, esq. of Richmond.

At Caistor, Mr. R. Towers, to Miss Hammond, of Great Limber.

At Grimsby, Mr. H. Steel, second mate of the Tiger revenue cutter, to Miss A. Hebblewhite.

Wm. W. Squire, esq of Peterborough, to Miss Cooke, eldest daughter of T. A. C. esq. of that city.

Mr. A. Soulby, of Skendleby, an opulent farmer and grazer, to the third daughter of A. Soulby, esq. of West Ashby.

At Lincoln, Mrs. Sharpe, wife of the Rev. J. B. S. late of Greatford, and formerly of Theddlethorpe

At Spilsby, Mr. Wm. Hobster, 86, leaving a disconsolate widow, who has kept a school much to her credit ever since the present King's coronation, and was united in wedlock for upwards of 56 years.

Miss Jane Davis, of Lincoln, daughter of the late Rev. Mr. D. rector of Faldingworth. At Little Gonerby, Mr. Duffield, 77.

At Epworth, 76, Mrs. Maw, relict of Mr. R. M. of Craiselound, and mother of the late Mr. Alderman Maw, of Doncaster.

At Mumby, 76, Mr. B. Hildread, farmer. He had been churchwarden of Mumby for 30 years.

MONMOUTHSHIRE.

At a meeting of the Corporation at Monmouth, to elect the Mayor and Bailiffs, it was shewn by the production of their Charter that the privilege belongs to the Burgesses at large, and not to the Corporation, as hitherto believed. An appeal will be made to law.

A West Indiaman, called the Edward Protheroe, about 500 tons burthen, built for John Irwing, esq. Bristol, was launched lately from the yard of Mr. R. W. Purchas, at Chepstow.

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The rage for emigration somewhat extensively prevails in Monmouthshire, and the contiguous parts of South Wales. Workmen in the iron and coal-works in Monmouthshire, and from the neighbour. hood of Merthyr, have recently taken their departure for America, leaving their wives and families behind them. In the neighbourhood of Abergavenny, from which upwards of 100 persons, consisting chiefly of farmers, their sons, and others employed in agriculture, have emigrated within the last twelve months; another large party is preparing to leave the country.

Married.] Mr. Blower, of Dingatstow, to Miss Mary Davis, of the same place.

Died.] The Rev. Dan. Drape, rector of Tintern-Parva, whose decease will be very sensibly felt in the populous and extensive parish of which he was for several years the officiating minister.

Mrs. Rowe, wife of Mr. T. R. of New

port.

At Troy House, near Monmouth, 37, the wife of A. Wyatt, esq.

Mrs. Purchas, wife of Mr. R. P. St. Arvan's Grange.

NORFOLK.

E. Preston, esq. is elected Mayor of Yarmouth for the ensuing year.

A meeting was held at Lynn on the 23d of October, for the important purpose of furthering a direct communication between the county of Norfolk, and the county of Lincoln and the North of England, by means of a bridge over the estuary, called Cross Keys Wash. Since the execution of the admirable bridge and causeway at Fosdyke Wash, this second great improvement seems a measure called for by the highest views of public convenience and advantage.

A considerable quantity of bombasins has been manufactured at Norwich, for exportation to Sweden, where that article is much worn.

The average receipts of the Norwich Theatre, during Miss O'Neill's six performances there, was nearly 3001. per night; and Miss O'Neill, including her benefit, is said to have netted 7001. in the week.

Lord Nelson's Monument at Yarmouth, has just been completed.

It appears, that the whole sum raised by the Auxiliary Bible Association, at Norwich, since its first establishment in the Autumn of 1811, and remitted to the Parent Society in London, is 14,8001. and that it has, during the same period, distributed 19,000 Bibles and 9000 Testaments.

Married.] The Rev. P. Reynolds, B. A. of Thetford, to the youngest daughter of the Rev. W. Collett, Rector of Swanton Morley with Worthing.

T. Green, esq. of Amwell, to the eldest daughter of A. P. Manclarke, esq. of Pulliam.

Mr. T. Smith, merchant, of Lynr

SOMERSETSHIRE.

A Savings' Bank has been instituted at Wells, under the patronage of the venerable Bishop of the diocese, who is its president, and a numerous list of nobility and gentry. The bank was opened on the 19th, and a considerable sum received as deposits.

A government packet will in future sail from Bristol every Thursday for Dublin; and the Waterford vessels will sail on the 8th and 15th of each month.

H. Brooke, esq. is the new mayor of Bristol, and G. H. Tugwell, esq. of Bath.

Births.] At Bath, the lady of W. Sowerby, esq. of a daughter.-The lady of the Hon. and Rev. Mr. St. Leger, of a daugh

ter.

Married.]

At Bristol, William, eldest son of the Rev. T. A. Salmon, B.D. Prebendary of Wells, to Mary, daughter of F. Campbell, esq. of Huntingdon.-G. O. Vigano, esq. Milan, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late James Smith, esq. Twerton.

At Midsomer-Norton, Captain G. T. Scobell, R.N. to Hester, youngest daughter of C. Savage, esq. of that place, and niece of John Purnell, esq. of Woodborough-house. Died.] At Bath, suddenly, Miss Kennelly, only sister of Lieut. K. of the 87th regt. 25. The lamented death of this young lady was caused by the rupture of a blood-vessel. -At an advanced age, at her house in Lambridge-place, Catherine, frelict of the Rev. Dr. A. Walter, and only surviving sister of R. Bendyshe, esq. Barrington-hall, Cambridge.

At Yeovil, W. Cayme, esq. 72. Hospitable, kind, and generous; his loss will be long felt, and his death sincerely lamented by a very extensive circle of friends.

STAFFORDSHIRE.

Hydrophobia.-A remarkable instance of this dreadful malady has occurred in the son of a labouring man, named Jukes, residing at Goldthorn Hill, near Wolverhampton.— The boy, who was about 15 years old, was bit in August, 1817, but felt no symptom till lately, when he was affected with vomitting, purging, loss of appetite, and pain in the head. He got worse; and after enduring all the symptoms of hydrophobia, died shortly afterwards.

Married.] At Wolverhampton, Captain John Hamilton, of the 42d foot, to Miss H. P. Clemson, of Willenhall.

Died.] Jane, wife of George Molineaux, esq. of Wolverhampton, 71.

At an advanced age, Mrs. Harrison, relict of Mr. J. H. of Wolverhampton.

Mrs. Pearson, wife of Mr. J. B. of Snowhill.

Charlotte, youngest daughter of the late T. Byerley, esq. of Etruria.

SUFFOLK.

Birth.] At Ipswich, the lady of Major Purvis, of Darsham House, of a daughter, since dead.

Married.] At Woodbridge, the Rev. W.

Strong, son of the Archdeacon of Northampton, to Miss Skeeles of the former place.

At Ipswich, Mr. John Rudland, to Miss Sophia Denham.-F. G. Y. Leeke, esq. of Yaxley Hall, to Ann, only daughter of Mr. C. Clube, of Hoxne.

At Walpole, Mr. Mully, of Snape, to Miss Baxter, of Walpole.

Died.] At Ipswich, Mary, wife of T. C. Colls, esq.-Mr. Thomas Cook, Surveyor of the Customs, at Ipswich.

At Stowmarket, much respected, whilst on a visit at her grandfather's, Mr. E. Prentice, Miss S. Barnard, of Bildeston, 25.

SURREY.

A new corn market and storehouse is begun to be erected at Guildford.

Birth.] At Farncomb, the lady of the Rev. F. Parson, rector of West Lynn, of a daughter.

Married.] Mr. Wm. Barnes, of Woking, to Miss Jane Plume, youngest daughter of the late Mr. D. P. of Stansfield.

At Wandsworth, S. Burlingham, merchant, of Worcester, to the second daughter of E. Moggridge, gent. of Temple-place, Surrey-road.

At Croydon, H. E. Stables, esq. of the Temple, youngest son of K. S. esq. of Abingdon-street, to the only child of the late Capt. J. Stokes, 47th regt.

Died.] At Dulwich, A. Morgan, esq. of Savage-gardens, 71.

At the Vicarge, Shalford, Catharine, wife of the Rev. H. K. Creed, and second daughter of Col. Herries, 27.

At Richmond, at an advanced age, Mrs. Sandby, relict of W. S. esq. late of Tedding

ton.

SUSSEX.

In the garden of Mr. Gold, at Jindlins Farm, Shipley, one dwarf French-bean produced the astonishing number of 268!

Died.] At Catsfield, C. Eversfield, esq. of Denne Park, late of the Royal Hussars.

WARWICKSHIRE.

Land, which a few years ago might have been purchased at 601. per acre, at Leamington Spa, now brings 5d. per yard,which is at the rate of 1,200 guineas per acre!In 1800, there was scarce accommodation for three gentlemen's carriages in the place; yet at the last Warwick races, upwards of 200 carriages from thence passed through the turnpike in the space of a few hours.

Married.] At Leamington, T. R. W. France, esq. of Preston, to Miss Freer, of Malvern Hall.

At Harborne, Mr. J. Owlett, of Deritend, to Miss Ann Roberts, of the same place.

At Birmingham, Mr. R. Charles, of Dudley, to Anne, eldest daughter of Mr. T. Potter of Kidderminster.

Died.] At Ashsted, Mr. Sleigh, wife of Captain S. of the 99th foot.

Miss Charlotte O. Byerley, of War

wick.

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WESTMORELAND.

Extraordinary Somnambulism.-On the 17th inst. John Hogarth, of Firebank, a young man, who for some time since has gone to Howgill school, arose from his bed fast asleep, and went a distance of two and a half miles before he awoke, when he found himself sitting in Howgill Chapel porch, adjoining the school! He afterwards went above a mile, to a friend's house, to borrow some clothes, as his only covering was a shirt and a night-cap. He had not received any injury, though the air was frosty, excepting in his feet, which were bruised. The following day, on the road by which he went, were found his Greek Testament and Bible, which he had been reading the night before, according to custom; and a slate was also found at the school-door. It appears that he had called to see a friend as usual by the way, and on approaching the door, he said, "What! are you in bed yet?" and being asked what he wanted, replied, "I am going to school, sure," and marched off.

Died.] At Burton-in-Kendal, 89, Elizabeth, relict of Mr. J. Hodgson.

At Aydon Fell House, Mr. L. Winship, 69.

WILTSHIRE.

J. Atkinson, Esq. is the new mayor of Salisbury.

Married.] At Mere, Mr. Taylor, one of the proprietors of the Bristol Mirror, to Ann, only daughter of the Rev. R. Howell, Mere Vicarage.

Died.] At Edington, Miss Wollen, daughter of the Rev. Dr. W. vicar of Bridgwater. At Malmesbury, Mr. A. Howell, an eminent and much-respected farmer, of Sherston-Magna.

WORCESTERSHIRE.

The new mayor of Worcester is H. Cham berlayne, esq.; and of Evesham, D. Edge, esq.

Births.] At Kempsey House, the lady of E. Amphlett, esq. of a daughter.

At the Vicarage, Powick, the lady of the Rev. R. St. Aubyn, of a son.

Married.] T. Woodyatt, esq. eldest son of Dr. W. of Worcester, to Harriet, youngest daughter of the late M. Biddulph, esq. of Ledbury.

The Rev. Mr. Bowles, of Upton-uponSevern, to Ann, eldest daughter of the late Rev. J. Stillingfleet, Prebendary of Worces

ter Cathedral.

Birth.] At the Rectory-house, Pickering, the lady of M. Hayes, esq. of a daughter. Married.] At Hull, Mr. W. Wimble, to Miss Foy.

At Bridlington, Mr. W. Wrightson, of Leeds, druggist, to Hannah, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Doeg, surgeon, of the former place.

At Middleton Tyas, Wm. Thompson, esq. of Richmond, to Miss Kay, second daughter of R. K. esq. of Moulton, near Richmond.

Died.] At Pickering, 73, Wm. Marshall, esq. author of many celebrated agricultural works.

At Beverley, 52, C. J. Berkeley, esq. M.D. At Redness, universally regretted, Cornelius Stovin, esq. 72.

Mr. Coupland, distiller, of Leeds, 73. In Lendal, 48, Mrs. Lawson, wife of J. L. esq. M.D.

In the Trinity-house at Hull, where he had resided for twenty-four years, in the 90th year of his age, Mr. J. Wilson, the oldest ship-master belonging to that port. He was at Lisbon at the time of the great earthquake in 1755.

WALES.

J. W. Hughes, esq. of Tregib, is elected mayor of Carmarthen.

Within the last twelve months, at least 100 persons, chiefly consisting of farmers, their sons, and others, employed in agriculture, have left their residences in the neighbourhood of Abergavenny, and embarked for America.

Birth.] At the Palace, in Bangor, the lady of Major Hewett, of a son and heir.

Married.] Mr. Lodge, surgeon, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. R. Jones, apothecary, of Denbigh.

At Abergele, Lieut. Bicknell, to Miss

Owen.

Died.] Mary Ann, eldest daughter of T. Thomas, of Downing, esq.

SCOTLAND.

The Right Hon. Kincald Mackenzie is re-elected Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

Birth.] Lately, at Edinburgh, the lady of the Hon. Charles Noel, of a son and heir The lady is since dead. She was only 19 years of age.

Died.] At Strachurmore, Dr. Ivie Campbell, 73.

At Crookedstone, in Killead, Mr. John Montgomerie, farmer, in his 105th year. His ancestors were distinguished for their longevity, his grandfather reaching 120.

At Fountain-hall, near Edinburgh, Capt. A. Brown, R. N. of Johnstonburn.

At Edinburgh, Mrs. Dundas, widow of the Right Hon. R. D. of Arniston.

IRELAND.

The Theatre Royal, in Cornwallis-street, Limerick, was destroyed a few days ago by fire. It had been undergoing repairs, preparatory to its opening. It was built in 1770, at an expense of 9001.